From acorns grow mighty oaks.................

This week a very special blog friend Gina posted on 
her gift of giant acorns from Texas. 

Although acorns are perfect in their natural state, 

you should see how stunningly beautiful they become once 

Gina's amazing artistic talent goes to work on them!  

Click HERE for the link to the special acorn post 
on her beautiful blog 
Art and Alfalfa and see her golden beauties.

Visit Gina HERE in her alfalfa field........you are 

in for a real treat if you've not stopped by before.

Meanwhile, following my visit to Gina's studio, where she generously shares a tutorial on turning everyday acorns into little golden gems.............I was out in the garden yesterday foraging through the now ankle deep fallen leaves, searching for my own acorns, and taking a few pics of late Autumn offerings. This sad looking heap of mostly empty acorn cups was about it when it came to gathering.

Last year we had millions drop from our very old oaks, this year hardly any. Last year they rolled down the roof by the hundreds, falling in groups when the wind blew, covering the deck in a thick carpet, and requiring daily sweeping to ensure walking was safe. Our ever growing family of squirrels were in acorn heaven! This year hardly a one. Acorns are cyclical, read more HERE, so it looks like the squirrels will have a problem this Winter......and our bird/squirrel feeders will be very busy!

But all is not lost. 

I will have three large lovelies to transform! 

Luckily I saved these from last year and I think they will 
look beautiful dressed in gold. 

Thank you Gina for the great idea.....
.....even Mother Nature might be envious!

The back garden - November 2013